Creative / Graphic Design Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Position Summary :

The Creative / Graphic Design Director serves as the steward of Kingscotts visual identity, leading the graphic design function within the marketing department. This role is responsible for shaping and maintaining brand standards, ensuring design consistency across all platforms, and elevating the firms visual storytelling. The Creative / Graphic Design Director partners with marketing, business development, architectural, and interior teams to deliver compelling, innovative design initiatives that align with strategic goals and reflect Kingscotts design-driven culture.

Essential Responsibilities :

Creative Leadership & Brand Stewardship

Lead the concept, design, and execution of marketing collateral, proposals, presentations, event materials, social media graphics, and website assets.

Define, manage, and uphold brand guidelines across all touchpoints to ensure firm-wide consistency and integrity.

Manage and evolve the firms visual identity platforms, including typography, color palette, imagery, and tone.

Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices to keep the brand fresh, relevant, and forward-thinking.

Collaboration & Direction

Partner with marketing and business development talent to transform strategies and ideas into compelling visual communications.

Provide creative direction, constructive feedback, and mentorship to marketing design staff, interns, and external vendors.

Collaborate across multiple project teams to integrate creative elements into client deliverables and project storytelling.

Content Development

Oversee creative support for special initiatives, including mural concepts, environmental graphics, and the design of sculptural or artistic elements for interior spaces.

Capture and curate high-quality photography to support marketing, social media, and project promotion efforts.

Create graphics and design elements for video production and digital media.

Operational Excellence

Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.

Contribute to the overall marketing strategy by providing creative insight and recommendations that strengthen the firms brand presence.

Non-Essential Responsibilities :

Other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received :

Limited Direction : Works from overall policies, goals, and budgetary limits. Virtually self-supervising with direct accountability for final results.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Advanced supervision : Determines work assignments, priorities, and procedures for subordinates. Responsible for assigning, scheduling, and ensuring the quality and quantity of work. Approves time off and schedule adjustments. Provides training, mentoring, and coaching.

Qualifications :

Education : Bachelors degree in marketing, communication or other applicable creative arts studies

Experience : 10+ years of professional experience in graphic design, with at least 5 years in a senior or leadership role.

Portfolio : Strong portfolio demonstrating brand development and expertise across print, digital, and multi-channel campaigns.

Technical Skills : Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); proficient with Canva, PowerPoint, and web platforms.

Soft Skills : Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and proven ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Mindset : Visionary thinker with a passion for innovation, design excellence, and storytelling.

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Excellent communication and collaboration skills and abilities

Strong creativity and storytelling skills

Excellent verbal, written, active listening, and presentation skills.

Extremely proficient with editing content in various software

Prior A&E firm experience; preferred

Possess and demonstrate solid analytical and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in an energetic, fast-paced, ever changing, and challenging work environment

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality visual results

At Kingscott, we believe in the power of design to transform communities and create meaningful experiences. The Creative / Graphic Design Director will play a central role in shaping how our work and values are shared with the world, influencing both our brand presence and client relationships. The position offers an exciting opportunity to capture eye-catching visual content contributing throughout the state of Michigan to have a lasting impact on the built environment. If you are a highly skilled graphic designer with a passion for design excellence and a commitment to creativity and storytelling, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic marketing and design team.

What is in it for you :

Competitive salary

Health, dental, vision, life, and 401(K) with company match

Flexible work schedule

Collaborative environment and ability to work with all levels of the organization

Variety of work tasks and experiences no two days will ever be the same!

Opportunity to influence key decisions and help us meet our goals

remote work